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Embedded Librarianship And Virtual Environments In Entrepreneurship Information Literacy A Case Study, Kelly Evans, Hal Kirkwood

Hal P Kirkwood Jr

No abstract provided.

Accession Tournaments: The Application Of A Game Theory Derivative To The Multi-Dimensional Family Business Accession Process (Interactive Paper), Justin Craig, Clay Dibrell

Justin B. Craig

We argue that the recent governance and professionalization focus in family business research conversations, while helpful in understanding succession, and family businesses in general, needs to be complemented with a theoretical discussion of the multi-dimensional accession process. We contend that this process is multi-dimensional as, unlike in a corporate setting where the incumbent is succeeded by a suitable successor, multi-generational family businesses are more complex and there is potentially a plethora of positions of influence for which actors can compete. We use tournament theory to propose how family actors will act in accession tournaments and propose that the absence of …

Overcoming The Liability Of Theoretical Newness: The Case For Stewardship Theory (Summary), Justin Craig, Clay Dibrell, Donald Neubaum

Justin B. Craig

To overcome stewardship theory’s liability of newness, we introduce a validated and reliable measure for stewardship. Using Dubin’s features of a theoretical model to position stewardship theory, we endeavour to take a structured approach in the Kuhn-characterised normal science stage of entrepreneurship. There is a danger that stewardship theory currently bears many of the hallmarks of a summative unit (in Dubin’s terms), where a summative unit is one that can be referred to as a global unit that stands for an entire complex phenomenon; conveys a great deal of meaning but is always diffuse; draws together a number of different …

Quantifying “Gut Feeling” In The Opportunity Recognition Process, Justin Craig, Noel Lindsay

Justin B. Craig

This research used a questionnaire and psychophysiological responses to an investment opportunity proposal to provide insights into the opportunity recognition process. A group of 262 entrepreneurs and financiers responded to the main questionnaire study and six respondents (with an additional three respondents in a control group) were involved in the psychophysiological response pilot study. Based on previous research, it was proposed that opportunity recognition could be divided into two phases. The results provide tentative support for the notion that there are similarities between experienced entrepreneurs and financiers in terms of the first phase of the opportunity recognition process.

Depaul Net Impact

Dr. Harold Welsch

DePaul Net Impact is a graduate level chapter of the global Net Impact organization. There are approximately 275 total Net Impact chapters globally. That number includes chapters at the Graduate, Undergraduate, and Professional levels.

Entrepreneurs Networking

Dr. Harold Welsch

No abstract provided.

Commuter Advertising Sets The "Pace" With Audio Sponsorships

Dr. Harold Welsch

Russ enrolled at DePaul for its entrepreneurship program, wanting to bring his business idea to reality: a company that delivers audio advertising in mass transit vehicles as a means to address agency budget woes and create a new advertising channel for local companies. He subsequently wrote the business plan for Commuter Advertising in his first entrepreneurship course, received extensive coaching and consulting from the Coleman Center, and won the 2008 Launch DePaul competition. After leaving his full-time job to launch his company, Russ has raised over $600,000 in angel capital (two investors were contacts made through DePaul), entered into exclusive …

Ceo

Dr. Harold Welsch

DePaul CEO is a group of students who are looking to either start a business, work in the cutting-edge business world, and/or be enthusiasts when it comes to new companies.

DePaul CEO connects entrepreneurial students with resources and professionals to help them pursue their startup ambitions. CEO also

1) Attends events put on by the Chicago and national startup community,

2) Hosts conferences and meetings at DePaul, and

3) Networks with local successful entrepreneurs.

Depaul Ranked Among The Nation’S Top 25 Universities For Entrepreneur Education

Dr. Harold Welsch

No abstract provided.

Entrepreneurship Programs Playing To Good Reviews

Dr. Harold Welsch

No abstract provided.

Blueprint

Dr. Harold Welsch

Blueprint provides current undergraduate and graduate DePaul students from across the university the support, encouragement, and resources they need to become a part of Chicago’s vibrant entrepreneurial community as well as successfully launch and grow entrepreneurial businesses, non-profits, or social ventures.

Blueprint is divided into two groups - Personal and Venture Development - in order to provide the right help at the right time. Participation is based on your level of interest, commitment, and development; all tailored to your needs.